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Merkel

Texas · 2,637 residents · 2.798 sq mi
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Merkel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,637
+7%since 1990
from 2,467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
942 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 882 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+1%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Merkel
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,083
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,984 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,292
+64%since 1990
from $8,119 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
−18.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.1
−36%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(362)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,004)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,183)
Black1.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(375)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score33.8%(891)
34
−17%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Merkel, Texas?

Merkel, Texas has about 2,637 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merkel, Texas?

The typical household in Merkel, Texas earns about $29,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merkel, Texas expensive?

In Merkel, Texas, the median home is worth about $32,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Merkel, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Merkel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merkel, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Merkel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merkel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Merkel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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